Basics
The abbreviation 'ASD' stands for what
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
This type of communication uses spoken words.
What is verbal communication?
Overwhelming lights, sounds, and textures can cause this.
What is sensory overload?
This person founded the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Who is Jeffrey Lurie?
The tradition of decorating these dates back thousands of years.
What are Easter eggs?
Autism is typically diagnosed during what stage of life?
What is early childhood?
Giving others extra time to answer helps with this.
What is processing time?
These tools can help reduce noise for comfort.
What are headphones?
What is Cheer, Football, Drumline, S.T.E.M?
This candy brand is famous for its foil-wrapped chocolate eggs.
What is Cadbury?
Autism is referred to as this because it includes a wide range of traits and experiences.
What is a spectrum?
The term used to describe talking about a favorite topic repeatedly, even if others aren't listening.
What is hyper-focused?
A low-stimulation environment designed to help regulate sensory input is often referred to as this.
What is a sensory-friendly space / sensory room?
The foundation was started in this year.
What is 2019?
This is the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy in the U.S.
What are Jelly beans?
Autism is a developmental condition that affects this three main areas.
What are communication, behavioral, and social interaction?
Name 3 ways neurodivergent individuals may communicate without traditional speech. (AAC - Augmentive and Alternative Communication)
What are ASL, iPad, talking device, getsures, picture exchange systems?
Fidget tools and sensory items are designed to support this type of sensory input involving touch.
What is the tactile system?
Last year the Eagles Autism Challenge raised over ____ million dollars.
What is 10 million dollars?
Eggs are used during Easter as a symbol representing this concept.
What is rebirth/renewal/new life?
This concept describes autism as natural variation in human thinking rather than a disorder to be “fixed.”
What is neurodiversity?
What is 25-30%?
Some individuals on the spectrum may avoid swings, spinning, and or fast movement due to this sensory system.
What is the vestibular system?
Which college was the first to start a college program.
What is West Chester University
This famous U.S. residence hosts an annual Easter Egg Roll.
What is the White House?